205-02-1 Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.

8-Inch Ring Gear 205-02-1

IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
Rear Wheel Bearing and Axle Shaft 2. NOTE: If the wheel bearing oil seal is leaking,
Oil Seal — Disc Brake the axle housing vent may be plugged with
foreign material.
Special Tool(s) NOTE: If only a new seal needs to be
installed, use care to avoid damaging the seal
Remover, Axle Bearing bore.
205-193 (T83T-1225-A)
Using a suitable seal remover, remove the axle
shaft oil seal. Discard the oil seal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel bearing and axle shaft

for wear or damage.
Installer, Rear Axle Oil Seal
205-190 (T83T-1175-A) 4. If necessary, using the special tools, remove the
rear wheel bearing.

Adapter for 303-224 (Handle)

205-153 (T80T-4000-W)

Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Installation

1. Lubricate the new rear wheel bearing.

• For Traction-Lok rear axles, use SAE
75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Installer, Axle Bearing F1TZ-19580-B or equivalent meeting Ford
205-194 (T83T-1225-B)
specification WSL-M2C192-A.
• For conventional rear axles, use SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL or equivalent meeting Ford
specification WSP-M2C197-A.

Removal

1. Remove the axle shaft. For additional

information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.

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Last updated: 4/24/2003 2003 Explorer Sport, Sport Trac, 9/2002
205-02-2 Rear Drive Axle/Differential — Ford 8.8-Inch Ring Gear 205-02-2
IN-VEHICLE REPAIR (Continued)
2. Using the special tools, install the rear wheel 4. Using the special tools, install the wheel
bearing. bearing oil seal.

3. Lubricate the lip of the new wheel bearing oil 5. Install the axle shaft. For additional
seal. information, refer to Axle Shaft in this section.
• Use Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or
equivalent meeting Ford specification
ESA-M1C75-B.

2003 Explorer Sport, Sport Trac, 9/2002